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The terrorist attacks against the United States on the morning of September 11, 2001 created an environment ripe for the abuse of power. With a fearful nation clamoring for greater protection against future attacks, the ...

The United States Border Patrol (USBP) was founded almost 90 years ago and tasked with the mission of being the first line of defense along the borders of the nation. The mission has evolved over the years to include new ...

An analysis of available national data on droughts and wildfires indicate that Texas has encompassed a fluctuating drought for over a decade. The central and western portions of the state have been affected particularly ...